A mysterious Aston Martin DB11 prototype was scooped
tackling the Nurburgring, and we may be looking at the rumored DB11 S. Previous
reports said that it will challenge the likes of the Bentley Continental GT
Supersports, and its 700 hp, but with a tad less power - roughly 630-650 hp,
produced by an upgraded version of the 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine.
On the regular model, the powertrain pushes 600 hp
and 700 Nm of torque to the ground, which allows it to cover the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.9 sec, before reaching a top speed of 322 km/h. With the extra muscle, the Aston Martin DB11 S (name unconfirmed)
should drop that time to 3.8 sec, or slightly less.
Signaling the presence of a potent mill under the
hood will be a beefed up body kit that will not only allow the British supercar
to set itself apart from its siblings, but it will also improve its
aerodynamics. Expect a high-performance braking system too, as well as a
sportier suspension that will make the DB11 S sit closer to the asphalt.
Aston Martin is believed to introduce the
range-topping version of the DB11 family sometime next year, with deliveries
commencing by the end of 2018. Prices should start at approximately £ 175,000
(US$ 225,872) in the United Kingdom, which makes the 'S' some £ 20,000 (US$ 25,815)
more expensive than the V12-powered variant.
